The use of circular fine wire frames for the treatment of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures

Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

P. Klutts¹  D. Seligson¹  C. Mauffrey¹ 

[1] University of Louisville Hospital$$

关键词: Functional outcome;   

DOI  :  10.1007/s10195-008-0037-z

学科分类：骨科学

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

Background

The treatment of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures is still controversial.

Materials and methods

Sixteen consecutive patients admitted at University Hospital with intra-articular fractures were treated with fine wire circular frames and followed up at an average of 160 days from their injuries. We focused on radiological outcome and functional outcome using a patient-based questionnaire.

Results

We had no secondary reconstruction procedures. With the numbers available, the difference between the preoperative values and the follow-up measurements for Böhler’s angle, Gissane’s angle and posterior subtalar joint space was not statistically significant (P = 0.8, P = 0.2, and P = 0.4, respectively). The standardized AAOS FAS ranged from 42 to 96, with a mean of 80 and a standard deviation of 19.

Conclusions

Fine wire circular frame is a good alternative to ORIF in displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures, yielding good patient function, a high return-to-work rate and a low complication rate.

【 授权许可】

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